Formidable Chelsea Star Caicedo Has Matched The Record Of Former Chelsea Player After Six Years

Chelsea star Moises Caicedo equaled a club record which has been existing for six years as the Blues beat Newcastle United 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues go into the game at home to Newcastle with a perfect record, having won just one loss out of their last 30 matches against the Magpies in the Premier League.

Determined to extend their unbeaten run, Chelsea started Sunday’s match with a commanding lead and were rewarded for their efforts after 20 minutes.

Cole Palmer’s defensive pass headed Pedro Neto and the Portuguese star overcame trouble to put the unmarked Nicolas Jackson in position to score from close range. Aleksandr Isak leveled the score back with a goal that survived a careful VAR check.

However, Palmer, whose early goal was disallowed for offside, added to the scoring with the winning goal just two minutes into the second half.

While Palmer and Jackson stole the show, Caicedo’s performance was key to Chelsea’s decisive home win. Ecuador’s “fantastic” midfielder had 71 touches and two assists and won four of his seven ground duels.

He also completed 49 of 52 passes with 94% accuracy and won 100% of his aerial duels.

Caicedo made seven interceptions against Newcastle, the most in a Premier League game this season.

With his impressive performance in midfield, the 22-year-old star became the first Chelsea midfielder to make more than seven tackles in a league game since N’GOLO KANTE did so against Tottenham Hotspur six years ago.

Caicedo is in top form for Chelsea and has played every minute of Premier League football for Enzo Maresca’s side this season.

He could catch his breath when the Blues resume action against Newcastle in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.